This paper presents the results obtained with a new agent-based computer model that can simulate the evacuationudof narrow-body transport airplanes in the conditions prescribed by the airworthiness regulations for certification.udThe model, described in detail in a former paper, has been verified with real data of narrow-body certificationuddemonstrations. Numerical simulations of around 20 narrow-body aircraft, representative of current designs inudvarious market segments, show the capabilities of the model and provide relevant information on the relationshipudbetween cabin features and emergency evacuation. The longitudinal location of emergency exits seems to be evenudmore important than their size or the overall margin with respect to the prescribed number and type of exits indicatedudby the airworthiness requirements
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